Hi guys, here is the Modena that I was finished back in August, and the kit is superb. I put lights in it too.

forgot to attach :p

here is another shot, with the headlights on :D

:eek2: :eek2:

OMG, that great!!! The brakes are awesome!!!

And the lights are gorgeous!!! Are they LEDs or filament lights? Where's the batteries? How long can they be on before they get too hot? Wow!!! :eek:

:eek2:

Jay, batteries are 2 2025 button cells, I stack them under the hood, place the switch in the engine bay in a hidden area. I have to use a tweezer to turn it on. The wiring is darn troublesome, but it worth. The batteries are changeable, no need to worry.

ooh, btw, they are white LED's

They turned out gooood!!! :D They look so bright. LEDs make good projector lamps. :)

Welcome along to AF.

Very interesting model....i'd like to see some pics of the wiring and how you done it.

Awesome looking! :eek:

:eek:

Looks Great!!!!

I love that pic of the rear, with the lights on!!!! Sweet!

Now that is hot, and I don't even like the Modena. You might have changed my opinion now.:D

THat is astoundingly good! The lights even have the right blue hue to them!

If I have to add a little constructive critisism, it is that the pen you use to do your panel lines is too thick!
Nothing that a little polish and a cloth couldn't sort out though!

Overall, superb kit, and well done on the lights!

OUTSTANDING.

WOW! Great work!!!!

Awesome model man.:D :D

Good model, man. How long did it take you to install the lights?

It takes me about 4 hrs to do the lighting, it works out great.

Guys, I would like to post some pics on the wiring, but I don't have the model on my hand right now. I left it in Hong Kong, too bad.

By the way, the LED can be even brighter if use 9V batteries externally. I am only using 3V to power the 4 LEDs. I am oringinally thinking of putting the battery aside uder a showcase or something. But then I notice I can't pull the car out for nice photos, so I put them internally.

Anyone know where I can mail order some LED lights? Right now I have 5 bulbs for 3 cars!!! I need about 10 more!!!:D

Are those the same size LEDs that are in nokia cellphones? if it is, i'm sure you can find tons of them in any cell phone place in Richmond

turboman, I'm sure you can find LEDs at any radio-parts store...

THAT's excatly the problem. I brought their last 5 bulbs!:eek:
The manager there told me I was the 1st guy to buy LED from them in 2 years, and they are not getting any more! Radio shack only has those BIG single ones, the size finger nails!!

genX, don't think they are the same type, cell phones one are much smaller. But would you mind telling me where in Richmond?

I could buy a few and send to you. They are *really* cheap...

turbo86- go to parker place/aberdeen and the cell phone places there have LEDs. or metrotown has them too.

You know that modena is the first plastic model i've seen with working lights. good job man

I was fiddling around with LED lighting once, but I didn't understand resistors, so I burned out my bag of LEDs one by one... :(

great car great pics!
really nice!

Originally posted by Menu dei Motori
great car great pics!
really nice!

A warm welcome to our third "Kraut" on the board :D ! Did you build any models? If yes, you´ve got pics? We all love pics here :D

The LED is great! So is your car!~ :)

You use what LED lightings?

Originally posted by Snooker


A warm welcome to our third "Kraut" on the board :D ! Did you build any models? If yes, you´ve got pics? We all love pics here :D


what do u mean with " Kraut" Did i say something wrong?
sorry i do NOT build any models i only collect some 1:18 and now they stand in the show-case.

some rare gold-plated models also a 360 modena ( my favourite!)

Originally posted by Menu dei Motori



what do u mean with " Kraut" Did i say something wrong?
sorry i do NOT build any models i only collect some 1:18 and now they stand in the show-case.

some rare gold-plated models also a 360 modena ( my favourite!)

No, you didn´t say something wrong. Could you post some pics of your gold-plate models?

Sure i can

pics will follow the next days!!!
sorry dont have so much times these days

i can tell u the modells:
all gold plated:
BMW 850
JAguar Xj220
ferrari 360 modena
Mercedes CLK gtr


chrome: mclaren f1

Rhodium plated ( like a mix of gold and chrome)
Dodge viper
Mercedes clk gtr

and some other special modells like lamborghini murcielago genevra presentationmodell...
porsche 935 turbo effect look

hm what else...
u´ll see

enjoy your waiting time :D

Originally posted by jay@af
I was fiddling around with LED lighting once, but I didn't understand resistors, so I burned out my bag of LEDs one by one... :(
Yeah, how do u do the resitor parts?

Cripes, isn't working too well.






[Battery]
\ \
\ \
\ \
[resistor] '\
\ [switch]
\ \
\ \
\ /
[light]




Sorry about the 3 posts admin :(

Hope it isn't too crude...